Three Democratic presidential candidates and one potential 2016 candidate are scheduled to attend the Iowa Democratic Party’s “Hall of Fame Celebration” at the Cedar Rapids Convention Center on July 17.
Former Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton, former Maryland Gov. Martin O’Malley, Sen. Bernie Sanders of Vermont and former Sen. Jim Webb of Virginia are slated to attend the event. All but Mr. Webb have officially announced they are running for president in 2016.
Iowa Democratic Party Chairwoman Andy McGuire said the event is “a premier opportunity for Iowa Democrats to hear from our current and prospective presidential candidates about issues that matter to our families and communities.”
Mr. O’Malley is scheduled to be in the Hawkeye State Thursday for several events, marking his second trip to Iowa since announcing his presidential campaign on May 30. Mr. Webb has a trip planned for June 14-16, and Mrs. Clinton, who announced her candidacy in April, will be in the state Saturday and Sunday following her “official launch speech” in New York.
Mr. Sanders also has Iowa events scheduled for Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
• David Sherfinski can be reached at dsherfinski@washingtontimes.com.
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